The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you a fun-filled evening to kickoff the holiday season and get your shop-on, locally!
Join us in celebrating our vibrant community while enjoying the festivities and keeping holiday dollars local!
WEEKEND LONG CELEBRATIONS
The main festivities, including carols, fireworks, and more, will light up the town on Saturday, November 29.
NEW for 2025! The #SpendItInFernie campaign and contest, have been extended throughout the entire weekend, Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30!
Contest rules
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30: Spend a minimum of $20 at a *participating Fernie Business and enter to WIN a $1000 gift card to a #SpendItInFernie participating business of your choice or 2 lift tickets to Fernie Alpine Resort! See ‘Participating Fernie Businesses’ tab
Sunday, November 30 at 11:59 pm: Contest entry closes ❗
Monday, December 1: The $1000 gift card *and lift tickets winners will be announced at 12 pm
*Minimum spend of $20 (made between Friday, November 28 and Sunday, November 30) at a participating Fernie business, must have receipts to claim prize.
SCHEDULE AND PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
10:00am – Late | Participating Fernie Businesses #SpendItInFernie and enter to *WIN $1000 or 2 lift tickets from Fernie Alpine Resort! Check the list of participating businesses on the interactive map.
5:00pm – 9:00pm | The Fernie Arts Station & The Elks Hall Fernie Craft Fair: Discover locally made treasures, freshly baked goods, hand-made jewelry and much more! Buy local and support artisan producers. A perfect opportunity to get a kick-start on your Christmas presents. Entry is by donation.
5:00pm – 8:00pm | 2nd Ave Cycling Without Age is out with their decorated bikes helping deliver people around and cruise the main street. (weather dependent)
5:30pm | Station Square Festive music, warming fires, hot chocolate by donation from the Salvation Army
5:30pm | Station Square Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Fundraiser selling socks and a letters to Santa station
8:00pm | Station Square F I R E W O R K S !!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 – Participating Businesses
Authentic Custom Woodcrafts Open until 8:00pm | 15% off all metal designs
Edge of the World Open until 8:00pm | Black Friday deals & Holiday themed window display
Elk River Guiding Company Open until 8:00pm | Biggest in store sale of the year, promo, discounts in store
Fernie Arts Co-op Window decorations. Come and shops your handmade Christmas ornaments and find the perfect gift idea
Fernie Brewing Co. Open until 8:00pm | Spin to Win game and you can also enter into the draw prize for a prize pack or a discount on FBC merchandise!
Fernie Women’s Resource Centre Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Make a gift donation** to the box at Polar Peak Book while shopping to help make a direct impact within your community. ** new unwrapped toys of $25 in value
Ghostrider Trading Open until 8:00pm | Daily discounts and giveaway. Over $2000 in prizes to be won!
Kootenay Fly Shop 9:00am – 5:00pm | Variety of items on sale in store, raffle to win a gift certificate to the Kootenay Fly Shop.
Local 10:30am – 7:30pm | 3 festive gift options – The Cabin (available as one sweet bag and one savoury bag) and our premium Lodge Gift Box. Each is thoughtfully curated with local favourites, making them perfect for holiday giving
No.3 Mountain Boutique New Product Release and prize draw
Matt Kuhn Photography Pop up shop of prints, canvas and postcards at Soco Soaps
Odyssey Clothing In-store specials
Rooftop Coffee Roasters 9:00am-4:00pm | New Product Release
Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop Prize wheel game
The Cottonwood Tree 5:30pm – 8:00pm | Free tarot and oracle cards reading. Appointment required, come during store opening hours (11:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday) to book your appointment
The Good Earth Natural Alternatives Extra discounts, holiday music and a friendly environment
The Guides Hut Check out both locations
The Pub Bar & Grill Free Kid’s Pancakes with purchase of an adult meal between 10am-12pm and Festive photo spot
Three Sisters Day Spa Open until 5:00pm | Enter to win a product gift basket with any purchase, product sales, gift wrapping, wine & treats
GET ON THE LIST & INTERACTIVE MAP!
Reach out to events@ferniechamber.com with your late night hours and features!
or
*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business between Friday, November 28 and Sunday, November 30, must have receipts to claim prize
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – Participating Businesses
Authentic Custom Woodcrafts Open until 6:00pm | 15% off all metal designs
Edge of the World Open until 8:00pm | Holiday themed window display
Elk River Guiding Open until 6:00pm | Biggest in store sale of the year, promo, discounts in store
Elk Valley Furniture Studio Open until 8:00pm | Christmas decorations
Element Jewelry + Objects Open 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Fernie Arts Co-op Window decorations. Come and shops your handmade Christmas ornaments and find the perfect gift idea
Fernie Brewing Co. Open until 8:00pm | Spin to Win game and you can also enter into the draw prize for a prize pack or a discount on FBC merchandise!
Fernie Craft Fair 5:00pm – 8:00pm | The Fernie Arts Station and Elks Hall. Locally made treasures, freshly baked goods, hand-made jewelry and much more
Fernie Women’s Resource Centre Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Make a gift donation** to the box at Polar Peak Book while shopping to help make a direct impact within your community. ** new unwrapped toys of $25 in value
Fernie Heritage Library Open until 8:00pm | Crafting and free hot chocolate
Ghostrider Trading Open until 6:00pm | Daily discounts and giveaway. Over $2000 in prizes to be won!
Kootenay Fly Shop Open until 7:00pm | Variety of items on sale in store, raffle to win a gift certificate to the Kootenay Fly Shop.
Island Lake Lodge 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Spin to Win (free merchandising or discounts), raffle to win a pair of skis / snowboard
Local 10:30am – 7:30pm | 3 festive gift options – The Cabin (available as one sweet bag and one savoury bag) and our premium Lodge Gift Box. Each is thoughtfully curated with local favourites, making them perfect for holiday giving
Matt Kuhn Photography Pop up shop of prints, canvas and postcards at Soco Soaps
No.3 Mountain Boutique New Product Release and prize draw
Odyssey Clothing In-store specials
Polar Peak Books Open until 9:00pm | Offering treats, special features, and draw prizes throughout the evening. Stop by to enjoy the warm holiday atmosphere, explore their shelves, and celebrate the start of the holiday season!
Rooftop Coffee Roasters 9:00am-4:00pm | New Product Release
Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop Prize wheel game
Straight Line Bicycles Open until 8:00pm
The Cottonwood Tree 5:30pm – 8:00pm | Free tarot and oracle cards reading. Appointment required, come during store opening hours (11:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday) to book your appointment
The Good Earth Natural Alternatives Extra discounts, holiday music and a friendly environment
The Guides Hut Open until 8:00pm | Check out both locations
The Pub Bar & Grill Free Kid’s Pancakes with purchase of an adult meal between 10am-12pm and Festive photo spot
Three Sisters Day Spa Open until 6:00pm | Enter to win a product gift basket with any purchase, product sales, gift wrapping, wine & treats
Uplift Community Support Association 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Kids Zone – Families can pop by UPLIFT (above the Fernie Legion) to enjoy some kid friendly activities, hot drinks and connection; Learn more about the programs UPLIFT and Sibshops offer and enter to win our raffle prize
GET ON THE LIST & INTERACTIVE MAP!
Reach out to events@ferniechamber.com with your late night hours and features!
or
*Minimum spend of $20 at a participating Fernie business between Friday, November 28 and Sunday, November 30, must have receipts to claim prize
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – Participating Businesses
Authentic Custom Woodcrafts 11:00am – 4:00pm | 15% off all metal designs
Edge of the World Open until 8:00pm | Holiday themed window display
Fernie Arts Co-op Window decorations. Come and shops your handmade Christmas ornaments and find the perfect gift idea
Fernie Craft Fair 10:00am – 2:00pm | The Fernie Arts Station and Elks Hall. Locally made treasures, freshly baked goods, hand-made jewelry and much more.
Fernie Women’s Resource Centre Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Make a gift donation** to the box at Polar Peak Book while shopping to help make a direct impact within your community. ** new unwrapped toys of $25 in value
Ghostrider Trading 11:00am – 4:00pm | Daily discounts and giveaway. Over $2000 in prizes to be won!
No.3 Mountain Boutique New Product Release and prize draw
Odyssey Clothing In-store specials
Rooftop Coffee Roasters New Product Release
Spirits Cold Beer & Wine Shop Prize wheel game
The Cottonwood Tree 5:30pm – 8:00pm | Free tarot and oracle cards reading. Appointment required, come during store opening hours (11:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday) to book your appointment
The Pub Bar & Grill Free Kid’s Pancakes with purchase of an adult meal between 10am-12pm and Festive photo spot
GET ON THE LIST & INTERACTIVE MAP!
Reach out to events@ferniechamber.com with your late night hours and features!
or
*Minimum spend of $20 at any participating Fernie business between Friday, November 28 and Sunday, November 30, must have receipts to claim prize
GET ON THE MAP
HOW CAN BUSINESS PARTICIPATE?
Be part of the #SpendItinFernie campaign by hosting a unique in-store experience or themed pop-up.
The campaigns runs from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, November 30th,
Participate for the full weekend, select days or join in just for Saturday. It’s your choice and flexible to get involved!
Examples of in-store activations for Holiday Kickoff, #SpendItinFernie campaign.
- Partner with another business to promote each other
- Host an in-store event/game / live performance
- Switch your decor/windows to a holiday mood
- Offer holiday exclusive promotions or new product releases
- Have a food & beverage special
- Extend your hours
- Get a liquor license and spread some holiday cheer
- Have door prizes
- Host a Contest on Social Media
* #SpendItinFernie campaign is running from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, November 30th. Purchases above $20 made throughout the weekend at any participating business can be entered in the draw to win $1000.
**Main festivities, including fireworks, will take place Saturday Nov. 29th.
Let us know what you’re planning!
Fill out this form with your plans and when they’ll be happening over the weekend.
Or reach out to events@ferniechamber.com with your late night hours and features!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you to our in-kind sponsors!
